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MEDA Cardio
Cardiovascular System Combining Forms
Term | Definition |
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angi/o | vessel |
vas/o | vessel |
vascul/o | vessel |
aort/o | aorta |
arteri/o | artery |
ather/o | fatty plaque |
atri/o | atrium |
cardi/o | heart |
endocardium | within the heart |
epicardium | upon the heart |
myocardium | heart muscle |
pericardium | around the heart |
coron/o | circle or crown |
coronary | pertaining to arteries wrapping around the heart |
pector/o | chest |
thorac/o | chest |
thromb/o | clot |
ven/o | vein |
phleb/o | vein |
phlebotomy | incision of a vein to draw blood |
ventricul/o | ventricle |